PremiumBest movies on Disney+ Hotstar - From Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail to Chadwick Boseman's Black panther
From Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail to Matt Damon’s The Martian, here's an exciting list of the best movies to stream on Disney+ Hotstar
12th Fail, The Shape of Water
Last Updated: 09.57 PM, May 31, 2024
Disney+ Hotstar offers a vast library of some of the highest-rated movies across all languages and genres. From captivating dramas to thrilling adventures, suspenseful horror, and heartwarming musicals, there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a movie to revisit after watching in theatres or a new story to explore, Hotstar has you covered.
Best movies on Disney+ Hotstar:
12th Fail
IMDb rating: 8.9/10
This is not only the highest-rated movie on Hotstar, but the movie also gave Vikrant Massey a chance to cement his name as one of the finest actors in Bollywood. The biography of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, the movie highlights the corruption in the Indian education system. The story follows Manoj, who was once a brilliant student, who fearlessly decides to restart his academic journey and is determined to achieve success by giving one of the world’s toughest exams: UPSC.
The Martian
IMDb rating: 8/10
Starring Matt Damon in the lead, the story follows astronaut Mark Watney’s fight for survival when a Martian mission goes wrong. Since he is all alone in space, he must use his creativity to overcome each obstacle. All the while, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) tirelessly searches for a way to bring him back to Earth. The Martian won two Golden Globe Awards in 2016.
Black Panther
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Black Panther is one of the most loved Marvel superheroes across the world, after Spider-Man, Iron-Man, Captain America and Wolverine. This sci-fi adventure drama won three Oscars at the 91st Academy Awards and one BAFTA Award. Starring the late Chadwick Baseman, the story is about T’Challa going back to Wakanda after his father's demise. He must face a looming threat and fight against a powerful enemy. But this enemy has a dark secret linked to T’Challa’s family.
Talvar
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
This mystery-thriller stars the late Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj Kabi, Tabu and Gajraj Rao. The story follows a brutal double murder that grips the country. Soon, a determined investigating officer gets the opportunity to solve the case. However, when all the evidence points to the victim's family, the whole case takes a chilling turn.
The Namesake
IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Starring the late Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Kal Penn, the story explores the experience of Ashoke and Ashima, a Bengali immigrant couple, as they navigate a new life in the US. Their son, Gogol, struggles with his identity, caught between his parents’ heritage and the American world around him.
Drishyam
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta, the story follows a twisted crime thriller when an honest policewoman’s teenage son vanishes without a trace, leaving a trail of secrets that threaten to engulf Vijay and his family. Now he must untangle a web of deception to find the missing boy and keep his own family out of the case by any means.
The Shape of Water
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
This movie won four Oscars at the 90th Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards in 2018. It's a story about a lonely janitor named Elisa who works at night at a hidden government facility. One day, she discovers a secret that turns her life upside down. Despite tight security, she finds an amphibious creature. Rather than getting scared, Elisa forms a bond with it that transcends their differences.